Did you know Aamir Khan’s son Junaid Khan was supposed to feature in Laal Singh Chaddha and Laapataa Ladies? Here’s what went wrong

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Last year, Junaid Khan, son of Aamir Khan, started his acting career in the Hindi film industry with Yash Raj Films’ movie Maharaj. At present, he is preparing for his upcoming project titled Loveyapa alongside Khushi Kapoor. Interestingly, Junaid shared that there were roles in his father’s productions, Laapataa Ladies and Laal Singh Chaddha, which he initially tried to secure, but ended up debuting after those opportunities had already passed.

In a recent chat on Vickey Lalwani’s YouTube channel, Junaid Khan disclosed that there were plans for him to star in the film Laal Singh Chaddha, directed by his father Aamir Khan. He recalled trying out for the role alongside Kiran Rao, who was set to play his mother. Khan further mentioned that they filmed around 7-8 scenes over a span of four days, which equated to approximately 20 minutes of footage.

He mentioned that the production of the film served as a test for him too, as Papa aimed to evaluate how Advait would handle the material. In essence, it was a mutual agreement of sorts. Unfortunately, due to financial constraints, it didn’t succeed as planned. The film turned out to be quite costly when introducing a new actor, he explained.

Later discussing his time at Laapataa Ladies, he shared that he too underwent auditions. Yet, ultimately, Kiran Rao selected Sparsh Shrivastava as she felt he was more fitting for the role. Junaid accepted this choice without reservation and supported her decision.

As much as I wasn’t chosen for the role, let me clarify that it doesn’t impact my bond with Kiran in any way. To put it simply, our connection remains strong. She’s an incredibly lively and amiable individual, and our interactions have always been delightful.

The 2022 film titled “Laal Singh Chaddha” was steered by director Advait Chandan. This movie was a modern adaptation of the 1994 blockbuster film “Forrest Gump,” originally played by Tom Hanks. In “Laal Singh Chaddha,” Kareena Kapoor, Mona Singh, Naga Chaitanya, and Manav Vij were among those who took on significant roles.

In 2023, the film “Laapataa Ladies” hit the screens, starring Nitanshi Goel, Sparsh Shrivastava, Pratibha Ranta, and Ravi Kishan. This highly praised production was also selected as India’s entry for the Best International Feature Film category at the Oscars 2025.

In terms of his career, you’ll find Junaid starring in a romantic comedy titled “Loveyapa” alongside Khushi Kapoor. This movie, helmed by Advait Chandan, is set for release on the 7th of February, 2025.

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2025-01-05 14:37